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Land Pride 326-461M Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Rotary Cutters

Summary of 326-461M

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    Table of contents cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! ! © copyri...

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    Table of contents rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 © copyright 2014 all rights reserved land pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, land pride assumes no respon...

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    1 important safety information 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents important safety information ▲ these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at all times thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in ...

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    2 important safety information rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. ▲ maximum transport speed for an attached implement is 20 mph. Do not exceed. Never travel at a speed which ...

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    3 important safety information 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Prepare for emergencies ▲ be prepared if a fire starts. ▲ keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. ...

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    4 important safety information rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents safety labels your rotary cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. Read and follow their directions. 1. Keep all safety labels clean an...

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    5 important safety information 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents 818-556c danger: thrown object 818-564c danger: rotating blades 818-142c danger: rotating driveline 33020 33021 33021 33021 818-230c 1 11/16 x 2 13/16" red reflector (2 places) 838-614c 2" x 9" red reflector (2 ...

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    6 important safety information rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents 818-543c danger: guard missing (2 places) 818-681c notice: 20 mph max. 818-552c danger: rotating driveline rotating driveline keep away! 24597 24597 33016 33020 33021 818-540c danger: guard missing.

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    7 introduction 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents introduction owner assistance the online warranty registration should be completed by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service. The parts on your rotary cutt...

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    8 section 1: assembly & set-up rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents section 1: assembly & set-up gearbox vented dipstick refer to figure 1-1: a vented dipstick is shipped loose and packaged with the operator’s manual. Remove temporary solid plug from top of gearbox and replace w...

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    9 section 1: assembly & set-up 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents 4. Insert stop pins (#1) through rear holes in hinge plates (#2) and secure with cotter pins (#13). Bend one or more legs of each cotter pin to keep cotter pins from falling out. 5. Attach hinge plates (#2) to r...

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    10 section 1: assembly & set-up rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents optional front guards ! Danger rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in a...

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    11 section 1: assembly & set-up 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents optional rear guards ! Danger do not operator cutter without a rear guard. Do not remove rear guard unless it is replaced by an approved land pride guard. Serious body injury or loss of life can result without ...

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    12 section 1: assembly & set-up rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents single tailwheel assembly refer to figure 1-8: 1. Slide adjustment plate (#1) onto tailwheel beam (#2). 2. See important note above. Attach tailwheel beam (#2) to the deck with 5/8"-11 x 3 3/4" gr5 cap screw (#...

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    13 section 1: assembly & set-up 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents tractor hook-up figure 1-10 33135 tractor hook-up refer to figure 1-10: ! Danger a crushing hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and implement while...

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    14 section 1: assembly & set-up rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents refer to figure 1-11: 1. Park tractor on a level surface. Slowly engage tractor 3-point lift lever to raise cutter until gearbox input shaft is in line and level with the tractor pto shaft. 2. Support cutter de...

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    15 section 1: assembly & set-up 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents driveline shortening figure 1-12 shorten driveline refer to figure 1-12: be sure to check driveline collapsed length first. If required, shorten driveline. 1. Un-hook driveline and safety chain from tractor pto...

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    16 section 2: adjustments rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents deck leveling & cutting height there are 4 primary adjustments that should be made prior to actual field operation: • deck leveling from left to right • deck cutting height • center 3-point link adjustment • single t...

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    17 section 2: adjustments 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 until tailwheel and 3-point arms are adjusted to the desired cutting height. 8. Set tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control stop once the tailwheel and 3-point arms are adjusted properly. Sing...

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    18 section 3: operating instructions rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents section 3: operating instructions operating checklist hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training involved in the operation, transport, maint...

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    19 section 3: operating instructions 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents ! Warning always disengage pto before lifting cutter too high and never engage pto with cutter raised too high. Doing so can cause rotating u-joints to break into pieces that can be thrown at high speeds c...

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    20 section 3: operating instructions rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents 2. Reduce tractor ground speed when turning and leave enough clearance so cutter does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences. 3. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with a tr...

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    21 section 3: operating instructions 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents general operating instructions it is important that you familiarize yourself with the operator’s manual, completed operators checklist, properly attached cutter to your tractor, made leveling adjustments, ...

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    22 section 4: maintenance & lubrication rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents maintenance proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any implement. With careful inspection and routine maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair. The parts on your rot...

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    23 section 4: maintenance & lubrication 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents cutter blade assembly (counterclockwise rotation) figure 5-1 10. Insert blade bolt (#1) through blade (#6), dish pan (#4), and flat washer (#2). Secure blade with a new locknut (#3) and torque to 450 ft...

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    24 section 4: maintenance & lubrication rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents clutch assembly and disassembly disassembly refer to figure 5-3: see important note above before disassembling clutch. After measuring and recording each spring length, remove spring retainer nuts (#1),...

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    25 section 4: maintenance & lubrication 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents long term storage clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to the cutter when parking it for long periods and when parking it at the end of a working season. This will help ensure the cutter ...

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    26 section 4: maintenance & lubrication rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents lubrication points gauge wheel spindle tube type of lubrication: grease quantity = 6 pumps gauge wheel hub type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease quantity = 2 pumps gearbox method 1: unscrew top vent...

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    27 section 4: maintenance & lubrication 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents driveline profiles quantity = clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. Driveline u-joints type of lubrication: grease quantity = 6 pumps driveline shield bea...

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    28 section 5: specifications & capacities rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents section 5: specifications & capacities rcf2084 model list specifications & capacities machine weight single tailwheel dual tailwheel 1,047 lbs. With front rubber guard and rear metal band. 1,155 lbs. ...

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    29 section 5: specifications & capacities 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents 33017.

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    30 section 6: features & benefits rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents section 6: features & benefits rcf2084 model features benefits surpassed rugged industry standards all land pride cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing procedures specified...

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    31 section 7: troubleshooting 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents section 7: troubleshooting troubleshooting chart problem cause solution oil seal leaking gearbox overfilled drain to side plug hole seals damaged replace seals grass or wire wrapped on shaft in seal area check se...

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    32 section 8: torque values chart rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m 1/29/14 table of contents section 8: torque values chart torque values chart for common bolt sizes in-tpi 1 n·m 2 ft-lb 3 n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb mm x pitch 4 n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 m 5 x 0.8 4 3 6 5 9 ...

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    33 section 9: warranty 1/29/14 rcf2084 rotary cutters 326-461m table of contents warranty land pride warrants to the original purchaser that this land pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following sche...

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